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Medical Terminology Study Guide
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Medical Terminology provides students with a foundational understanding of the language used in the healthcare field. The course covers the structure, meaning, and correct pronunciation of medical terms through the study of prefixes, suffixes, root words, and combining forms. Emphasis is placed on the terminology related to body systems, diseases, diagnostic procedures, treatments, and pharmacology. By mastering medical vocabulary, students are better equipped to communicate effectively in clinical settings, read and interpret medical documents, and pursue further studies in health-related professions.
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Essentials of Medical Language 3rd Edition by David Allan
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Chapter 1: The Anatomy of Word Construction: the Essential Elements of
the
Language of Medicine
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Q1) If you wanted to document the abdominal region above the stomach, you would use the term:
A)bilateral.
B)perinatal.
C)hypogastric.
D)lateral.
E)epigastric.
Answer: E
Q2) The medical term intravenous means :
A)the study of the heart.
B)pertaining to the inside a vein.
C)pertaining to the outside a vein.
D)lower part of the vein.
E)one of the bones of the spinal column.
Answer: B
Q3) The tube that carries urine from the kidney to the bladder. Answer: ureter
Q4) Write the word that the pronunciation key is describing, HIGH-po-TEN-siv.
Answer: hypotensive
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Chapter 2: The Body As a Whole: The Essentials of the Language of Anatomy
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Q1) A clear fluid collected from body tissues and transported to the venous circulation is: A)a lipid.
B)a steroid.
C)protein.
D)lymph.
E)a hormone.
Answer: D
Q2) The root in the word nutrient means : A)nourish.
B)fat.
C)muscles.
D)skin.
E)fibroblasts.
Answer: A
Q3) Write the medical term that means study of the structure of the human body.
Answer: anatomy
Q4) Write the medical term that means pertaining to the lymph system. Answer: lymphatic
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Chapter 3: The Integumentary System: The Essentials of the
Language of Dermatology
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Q1) The term acne comes from the Greek word meaning:
A)bladder.
B)eat up.
C)pustule.
D)wax.
E)point
Answer: E
Q2) Which set of symptoms seems to indicate that the patient has eczema?
A)Itching, pimples, and petechiae.
B)Inflammation, itching, and excoriation, with dry, red, scaly patches.
C)Redness and peeling of the foot, especially between the toes.
D)History of contact with poison oak.
E)Pimples, boils, and carbuncles.
Answer: B
Q3) The term that means inflammation of the skin and muscles __________________.
Answer: dermatomyositis
Q4) The term that means infection alongside the nail _________________.
Answer: paronychia
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Q5) The medical term that means to scratch _________________.
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Chapter 4: The Skeletal System: The Essentials of the
Language of Orthopedics
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Q1) The radiologist noticed a ________ formation on the patient's rib, indicating a healed fracture.
A)malunion
B)sarcoma
C)callus
D)ricket
Q2) In the term scoliosis, the root means :
A)lateral.
B)crooked.
C)posterior.
D)straight.
E)cramped.
Q3) The patient's axial skeleton showed a fracture of the: A)arm. B)finger. C)toe.
D)rib cage. E)leg.
Q4) The word that means surgical puncture to remove fluid from a joint is
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Chapter 5: Muscles and Tendons: The Essentials of the
Languages of Orthopedics and Rehabilitation
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Q1) A frequent result of a stroke is inability to speak coherently and difficulty swallowing.The rehabilitation team member who helps with this is a(n):
A)orthopedist.
B)physiotherapist.
C)speech therapist.
D)optometrist.
E)dermatologist.
Q2) The medical term that means orthopedic appliance to correct an abnormality:
A)arthrodesis.
B)prosthesis.
C)adaptive equipment.
D)assistive device.
E)orthotic.
Q3) What is the attachment of a muscle to a more movable part of the skeleton called?
A)Origin
B)Stenosis
C)Insertion
D)Rotation
E)Contracture
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Chapter 6: Cardiovascular and Circulatory Systems: the Essentials of the Language of Cardiology
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Q1) A procedure in which a balloon-tipped catheter is guided to the site of the coronary artery blockage and inflated to expand the artery by compressing the plaque against the wall of the artery is abbreviated as a(n):
A)PTCA.
B)CABG.
C)TPA.
D)ACE.
E)AED.
Q2) A diagnostic test in which ultrasound is used to evaluate heart function: A)cardiac stress test.
B)holter monitor.
C)echocardiography.
D)event monitor.
E)coronary angiogram.
Q3) Thrombus and anticoagulant both have roots that refer to blood: A)flow.
B)pressure. C)cells.
D)clotting.
E)volume.
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The Essentials of the Languages of Hematology and Immunology
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Q1) A medical specialist in disorders of the blood is called a _________.
Q2) In the term agranulocyte, what does the prefix mean?
A)To age
B)Granules
C)Cell
D)Without, not
E)White
Q3) The word element that is the root in the word coagulopathy means : A)disease.
B)blood.
C)platelet.
D)bruise.
E)clumping.
Q4) In order to determine the spread of Hodgkin disease, the physician would order a(n): A)electromyography. B)doppler study.
C)excoriation.
D)hematocrit.
E)lymphangiogram.
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Chapter 8: Respiratory System: The Essentials of the
Language of Pulmonology
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Q1) A viral infection of the lower airways that produces mucus, then resolves without damaging the airways is termed:
A)emphysema.
B)acute bronchitis.
C)pulmonary edema.
D)cystic fibrosis.
Q2) Which of the following is true of the disorder known as obstructive sleep apnea?
A)It can be caused by very thin neck tissue.
B)There are periods when the breathing stops.
C)The heart maintains its normal rate throughout the sleep periods.
D)There are no long-term effects from this condition.
E)This condition is caused by an acute bacterial infection.
Q3) Which of the following terms has a root meaning chest?
A)Pneumonia
B)Transthoracic
C)Ventilator
D)Paranasal
E)Amniocentesis
Q4) Correctly spell the term that means pertaining to a disease of unknown etiology:
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Chapter 9: The Digestive System: The Essentials of the
Language of Gastroenterology
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Q1) A synonym for swallowing is:
A)deglutition.
B)bolus.
C)regurgitation.
D)emesis.
E)mastication.
Q2) The medical word defecation means
A)to store feces in the large intestine.
B)to pass feces through the small intestine.
C)to pass feces through the rectum and anus.
D)difficulty in passing feces.
E)the inability to control the passage of feces.
Q3) Which of the following terms is treatment for obesity?
A)Cholecystectomy
B)Gastroscopy
C)Laparoscopy
D)Bariatric
E)Endoscopy
Q4) A disorder of the small intestine in which one is allergic to gluten is ___________.
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Q1) Where does a spinal cord injury result in loss of function?
A)Above the injury site
B)Below the injury site
C)Next to the injury site
D)Behind the injury site
E)In front of the injury site
Q2) The CNS consists of which of the following?
A)PNS
B)Sympathetic and parasympathetic nervous systems
C)Brain and spinal cord
D)ANS
E)Corticospinal and spinothalamic tracts
Q3) What is a function of the occipital lobe?
A)Motor control of muscles
B)Interpret visual images and the written word
C)Interpret sensory experiences
D)Releases hormones
E)Responsible for problem solving
Q4) A bruising of tissue, including the brain is called a _________.
Q5) A wasting or diminished volume of an organ or tissue is called _________.
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Chapter 11: Special Senses of the Eye and Ear: The Essentials
of the Languages of Ophthalmology and Otology
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Q1) Which of the following words comes from the Latin word for hammer?
A)Malleus
B)Incus
C)Stapes
D)Temporal
E)Tympanic
Q2) The small bony protrusion immediately behind the ear is the:
A)malleus.
B)mastoid. C)macula.
D)meatus.
E)metastasis
Q3) Which of the following words means an abscess in an eyelash follicle and is correctly spelled?
A)Sti
B)Callazyon
C)Hordeilom
D)Stie
E)Stye
Q4) The medical term for dizziness is _________.
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Chapter 12: The Endocrine System: The Essentials of the
Language of Endocrinology
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Q1) A diabetic patient with paresthesia has:
A)discoloration of the skin in the lower legs.
B)abnormal sensations in the hands and feet.
C)weakness in the muscles of the hands and feet.
D)swelling of the hands and feet.
E)intense itching of the hands and feet.
Q2) In the term corticotropin, the suffix is _________ and its meaning is _________.
A)cortico; cortisone, cortex
B)cotrop; hold together
C)trop; turn, turning
D)tropin; stimulate
E)in; chemical compound
Q3) The term thyrotoxicosis means :
A)an inflammation of the thyroid gland due to a poison.
B)an abnormal condition of thyroid gland poisoning.
C)an inflammation of the inner lining of the thyroid gland.
D)an opening made into the thyroid gland to drain poison.
E)an inflammation of the thyroid gland causing blood poisoning.
Q4) The hormone produced by the endocrine portion of the pancreas during periods of hyperglycemia is _________.
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Chapter 13: The Urinary System: The Essentials of the Language of Urology
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Q1) Which is NOT a function of the kidneys?
A)Filter blood to eliminate wastes
B)Regulate blood volume
C)Maintain homeostasis
D)Maintain cerebral spinal fluid
E)Secrete the hormone erythropoietin
Q2) An artificial method of removing waste materials and excess fluid from the blood through an implanted abdominal catheter is abbreviated:
A)ARF.
B)CAPD.
C)ESRD.
D)PKD.
E)BUN.
Q3) A patient has difficulty urinating.The medical term for this is
A)Pyuria
B)Uralgia
C)Dysuria
D)Maluria
E)Uritis
Q4) Presence of sugar in the urine is called __________________.
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Chapter 14: The Male Reproductive System: The Essentials of the Language of the
Male Reproductive System
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Q1) What surgical procedure is removal of the foreskin?
A)Circumcision
B)Cirrcumsion
C)Circumscion
D)Circumcission
E)Circummcision
Q2) The abbreviation for impotence is _________.
Q3) The word root that means sac containing fluid is:
A)-fer-
B)vagin-
C)vesic-
D)semin-
E)perine-
Q4) The word element that means development is:
A)resect-
B)brach-.
C)-therapy
D)-trophy
E)vesic-
Q5) The primary lesion in syphilis is called a _________.
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Chapter 15: The Female Reproductive System: The
Essentials of the Language of Gynecology and Obstetrics
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Q1) The root/combining form lei/o- means :
A)muscle.
B)tumor, mass.
C)skeletal.
D)vagina.
E)smooth.
Q2) Which of the following terms refers to a decrease in size or vigor?
A)Retrovert
B)Luteal
C)Antrum
D)Gestation
E)Involution
Q3) Cells from the blastocyst and the endometrial cells form the:
A)zygote.
B)embryo.
C)chorion.
D)vernix.
E)placenta.
Q4) A physician who specializes in the care of women during pregnancy and during the postpartum period is called a(n) _________.
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Chapter 16: Word Parts and Abbreviations
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Q1) A child with _________ shows a persistent pattern of defiance, disobedience, and hostility toward parents and teachers.
A)LD
B)ADHD
C)ODD
D)OCD
E)ASD
Q2) Acute viral infection of upper and lower respiratory tracts is called:
A)E Coli.
B)pneumonia.
C)influenza.
D)coma.
E)ASD.
Q3) A school-age boy with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness is likely to have: A)ADH.
B)ADHD. C)ADA.
D)ADL.
E)CBT.
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